Pat Festa

Teaching Artist

Pat is a locally-based creative with a passion for working with children. Graduating in 2018 with a B. A in Musical Theatre from West Chester University, he has performed in a bevy of wonderful productions in and around the Greater Philadelphia area. A lifelong person who stutters, Pat’s main goal is to create safe, trusting, and accepting environments where students can be exactly who they are. Most recently, he has worked as a teaching artist with the SAY Organization, getting to foster creativity in some truly amazing kids who stutter just like him. In addition, Pat is a published poet, blogger, and soon-to-be children’s author. He cannot wait to continue using the arts to encourage young people to love and respect themselves unconditionally.